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AF61 TFN

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 TFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 58,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,360 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 47,358 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 5,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,580 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 4,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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AF61 TFN is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 TFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 TFN registered?

AF61 TFN is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 TFN safe to buy?

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